UAE recall Matiullah, Simranjeet in Waseem-led Asia Cup squad

Right-arm quick Matiullah, left-arm spinner Simranjeet are additions to the squad playing ongoing T20I tri-series

ESPNcricinfo staff04-Sep-2025Muhammad Waseem will lead UAE’s 17-member squad at the 2025 Asia Cup.Right-arm quick Matiullah Khan and left-arm spinner Simranjeet Singh are the two additions to UAE’s side from the ongoing T20I tri-series against Pakistan and Afghanistan, with the rest of the players retaining their places.Matiullah, 32, has played one ODI and five T20Is so far. The last of those T20Is came against Nigeria in the Pearl of Africa Series in July. Thirty-five-year-old Simranjeet has played five ODIs and 11 T20Is. He last represented UAE at the Gulf T20I Championship last December.UAE previous Asia Cup appearance was in 2016 in Bangladesh, when the tournament was played in the T20 format as well.Related

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UAE are part of Group A in this year’s Asia Cup, which starts on September 9, and will be held in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The other three teams in their group are India, Pakistan and Oman. UAE start their campaign on September 10, when they face India in Dubai. While they are yet to beat India or Pakistan in any format, they have beaten Oman in five T20Is.The top two teams from the group will progress to the Super Fours stage.UAE squad for Asia CupMuhammad Waseem (capt), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma (wk), Asif Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Ethan D’Souza, Haider Ali, Harshit Kaushik, Junaid Siddique, Matiullah Khan, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zohaib, Rahul Chopra (wk), Rohid Khan, Simranjeet Singh and Saghir Khan

Player reveals Daniel Levy blocked his dream transfer to Chelsea from Tottenham

Former Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy played a major role in stopping one ex-Spurs star from sealing what was a dream switch to Chelsea, with the player making a candid admission.

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It’s been three months since the Lewis family decided to force Levy into resigning as Lilywhites chairman, following a topsy-turvy 25-year stint in the role.

Levy was barely ever away from the headlines and attracted plenty of criticism, particularly towards the end of his tenure, when fans turned out in droves to protest both his and ENIC’s stewardship of the club.

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His exit marked the end of the longest chairmanship in Premier League history, a tenure defined by extraordinary infrastructure development yet marred by agonising near-misses.

His business acumen transformed Tottenham into a financial powerhouse, culminating in the £1.2 billion Tottenham Hotspur Stadium which opened in 2019 and revolutionised the club’s commercial capabilities.

World Football’s highest revenue-generating clubs — 2025

Value

Real Madrid

£1.2 billion

Man City

£727 million

PSG

£700 million

Man United

£668 million

Bayern Munich

£664 million

FC Barcelona

£659.5 million

Arsenal

£621.5 million

Liverpool

£620 million

Tottenham Hotspur

£533 million

Chelsea

£474 million

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Under his stewardship, Spurs competed in Europe over in 18 of the past 20 seasons, establishing themselves among England’s elite despite chronic underinvestment in recruitment compared to their rivals.

The club’s net spend during Mauricio Pochettino’s first four years totalled just £29 million, while Tottenham infamously became the first Premier League side to complete an entire summer window without a single signing in 2018.

That cautious transfer approach became Levy’s defining characteristic, and it drew fierce criticism, alongside their barren trophy haul.

Tottenham reached the Champions League final under Pochettino in 2019, only to dismiss the Argentine four months later despite Spurs’ constant transfer budget restrictions.

Levy’s final season proved very turbulent, with Ange Postecoglou sacked shortly after delivering Europa League glory. Fans had grown tired of the constant managerial churn without meaningful silverware, despite Levy’s long list of appointments including serial winners José Mourinho and Antonio Conte.

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Levy’s departure triggered a major restructuring, with former Arsenal CEO Vinai Venkatesham arriving and Thomas Frank replacing Postecoglou.

Peter Charrington assumed the newly-created non-executive chairman role to jump into Levy’s stead, though in a far less involved capacity, with co-sporting directors Fabio Paratici and Johan Lange making up the new leadership team.

Levy, despite his unpopularity among much of the fanbase, undoubtedly left a mark on Spurs which will be remembered for decades to come.

Now, ex-Tottenham favourite Luka Modrić has revealed how the former chairman stopped him from joining London rivals Chelsea.

Luka Modrić reveals Daniel Levy blocked Tottenham transfer to Chelsea

Speaking on the Neuspjeh prvaka show, via ESPN, the now-AC Milan midfielder says that he was eager to join the west Londoners, but Levy told him there was ‘no chance’ that Modric would be allowed to go.

The Croatia legend, who went to enjoy a fantastic season at Tottenham right afterwards, then admitted that it eventually worked out for the best.

Modric is now the most decorated player in his country’s history after a glittering career at Real, with Levy eventually green-lighting his exit to the Bernabeu for £30 million in 2012.

The 40-year-old, who is incredibly still playing at an elite level, made over 150 appearances for Spurs, scoring 17 goals, and comes as one of the best signings of Levy’s tenure for just £16.5 million from Dinamo Zagreb.

Blue Jays' Davis Schneider, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Hit Back-to-Back Homers to Start Game 5

Well, the Blue Jays got off to a fiery start with back-to-back home runs on Wednesday night in Game 5 of the World Series vs. the Dodgers.

The pregame music had barely stopped before Blake Snell threw his first pitch of the game to Davis Schneider, who was in the leadoff spot for the first time this series with George Springer out for the second consecutive game. Schneider hit Snell's 96-mph fastball for a 373-foot home run to start off the game. There were still plenty of empty seats in Dodger Stadium as fans had just started trickling in for the matchup.

Then, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. walked up to the plate. It took him just two pitches to then hit a home run off of another 96-mph fastball thrown by Snell, this time a 394-foot homer to the outfield to hand Toronto a quick 2–0 lead.

This is the first time in World Series history that a game has begun with back-to-back home runs, per Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith. What an incredible way to start off Game 5. We'll see if the Blue Jays can keep this momentum going before they head back to Toronto on Friday.

MLB Playoff Odds for Every Team in Wild Card Race (Yankees Skyrocket, Mets, Red Sox Slipping)

The MLB playoffs are quickly approaching, and there has been a lot of movement in the wild card standings — and the playoff odds — in the last week.

For the rest of the season, the SI Betting team is going to break down the playoff odds for every team to open each week, as there may be a team just outside the wild card mix that has some value in the betting market.

In the American League, a half game is all that separates the Boston Red Sox (the No. 1 wild card) from the New York Yankees (the No. 3 wild card) with the Seattle Mariners tied with Boston record wise. 

New York has rebounded from a rough stretch to win seven of 10 games and create a 3.5-game cushion over the chasing Cleveland Guardians.

Meanwhile, in the National League, the San Diego Padres remain just out of first place in the NL West, but they’re the No. 2 wild card behind the Chicago Cubs. 

The No. 1 record in the NL and in MLB belongs to the Milwaukee Brewers, who are 33 games over .500 entering Aug. 18’s action.

There are a few close division races, as San Diego and Seattle are both within two games of the top spot.

Plus, the NL East may have opened a bit for the New York Mets with Zack Wheeler (blood clot) landing on the IL for the Philadelphia Phillies.

With so much at stake over the final weeks, let’s take a look at the playoff odds for each team, and a few teams to consider betting on to make the final field.

American League Playoff OddsDivision LeadersToronto Blue Jays: -20000Detroit Tigers: -20000Houston Astros: -1800

The Blue Jays and Tigers both have sizable leads in their division races, but the Astros are far from a guarantee to win the NL West.

Even with Yordan Alvarez potentially returning for the final stretch of the regular season, the Astros hold just a 1.5-game lead over the Seattle Mariners in the division. 

Houston does have the fifth-easiest remaining schedule, per Tankathon, which should help it finish atop the NL West. Still, it’s worth noting that oddsmakers aren’t nearly as bullish on the Astros making the playoffs as they are Toronto or Detroit. 

Wild Card RaceNew York Yankees: -1100Seattle Mariners: -900Boston Red Sox: -350Cleveland Guardians: +425Kansas City Royals: +425Texas Rangers: +550Tampa Bay Rays: +1300Minnesota Twins: +4000Los Angeles Angels: +4000

All it took was a 7-3 stretch from the New York Yankees to completely flip this market.

New York is now just a half-game back of the top spot in the AL wild card, and it has gone from -330 to -1100 to make the playoffs this season. The Yanks have the fourth-easiest remaining schedule, so it’s not a surprise that oddsmakers are high on them in the AL.

Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox have fallen from -450 to -350 to make the playoffs, despite the fact that they hold the top wild card spot in the AL. Boston is just five games out of the AL East lead as well, but it has dropped six of its last 10 games.

As for the chasing pack, Texas, Kansas City and Cleveland are all in the mix – although the Guardians (3.5 games back) and Royals (four games back) are in the best position. Texas has fallen off by dropping eight of its last 10 games.

Of those chasing teams, only the Guardians (15.4 percent chance) have better than 15 percent chance to make the playoffs, according to FanGraphs. 

National League Playoff OddsDivision LeadersPhiladelphia Phillies: -20000Los Angeles Dodgers: -20000Milwaukee Brewers: N/A

The three division leaders in the NL remain the same, although the Padres have made a push for the NL West crown with the Dodgers. 

After winning 14 games in a row before a loss on Sunday, the Brewers (33 games over .500) are viewed as a lock to make the playoffs and their odds have been taken off the board. 

One thing to watch here is the Phillies’ pitching staff with Wheeler on the injured list. While Philadelphia should be able to at least secure a wild card spot, the team’s five-game lead in the NL East is a little shakier today than it was before Wheeler went down. Still, I’d be surprised if the Phils blew this lead over the final weeks of the regular season. 

Wild Card RaceChicago Cubs: -3500San Diego Padres: -3500New York Mets: -370Cincinnati Reds: +280San Francisco Giants: +2500St. Louis Cardinals: +2500Arizona Diamondbacks: +3000Miami Marlins: +5000

Unlike the AL wild card race where there are multiple teams pushing for a playoff spot, only the Cincinnati Reds (+280) seem to have a real chance in the NL.

Cincy is just 1.5 games back of a Mets team that has struggled in recent weeks, but FanGraphs has given the Reds just a 14.5 percent chance to make the postseason. A big reason why? Cincy has the third hardest strength of schedule (.522 winning percentage) left this season, including 14 combined games against the Dodgers and Padres.

However, if the Reds are able to come out on top against one of those teams, it could give them another team to pass in the wild card race. For now, it seems like the betting market is higher on Cincy than FanGraphs and ESPN, who are both giving the Reds less than a 15 percent chance to make the final playoff field.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: What India and Australia can expect at the five venues

From Perth to Sydney, all you need to know about the five grounds for the India-Australia Test series

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Optus Stadium, Perth: Australia’s new fortress?Cricket Australia recently made a change to the tradition of starting the Test summer at the Gabba, with Perth now the first venue for the visiting team.Optus Stadium is still a relatively new ground having hosted its inaugural Test in 2018-19 when India toured – a high-octane match on a lively surface which Australia won despite one of Virat Kohli’s finest hundreds – before it missed out for two summers due to Covid-19 border restrictions.Optus Stadium (2018-19 onwards)•ESPNcricinfo LtdAustralia have continued a formidable record at the ground which could play into their favour when it comes to setting the tone for the series. All four of their wins have been by handsome margins, with the last three coming against New Zealand (a day-night Test), West Indies and Pakistan. All followed similar patterns: a big first innings total, a hefty lead when the opposition can’t respond, swelling the advantage rather than enforcing the follow-on and then taking advantage of an increasingly difficult surface.While pace bowling has been traditionally associated with Perth (both at the new ground and the WACA), Nathan Lyon has an outstanding record at Optus Stadium where he has enjoyed the bounce on offer.Leading run-scorer since 2018-19: Marnus Labuschagne (519 at 103.80)
Leading wicket-taker since 2018-19: Nathan Lyon (27 at 18.00)
Average first innings of match total since 2018-19: 456Adelaide Oval: The day-night battlegroundThe venue of 36 all out. A few hours where India nicked everything. As was the case in 2020-21, this season it will be a day-night Test at the home of the format. Australia have never lost a pink ball game at the ground; their day-night Test defeat to West Indies came in Brisbane.Adelaide Oval stats (2018-19 onwards)•ESPNcricinfo LtdIndia won in Adelaide on the 2018-19 tour when it was a day game, in what was an absorbing Test where Australia’s lower order threatened to get them home. Last year’s day Test against West Indies was over before lunch on the third day.Related

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Barring the extremes of the 2020-21 Test against India, Australia have a tried-and-tested formula in day-night Tests in recent seasons. They look to bat big in the first innings – England even offered them that opportunity by bowling first in the 2021-22 Ashes – which has often given them a crack with the new ball under lights on the second evening.Since 2018-19, the night-time third session has a batting average of 26.84 compared to 28.04 for the first session and 30.15 for the middle one. Timings can become a key factor in pink-ball Tests to try and exploit the new ball under lights.Leading run-scorer since 2018-19: Marnus Labuschagne (574 at 71.75)
Leading wicket-taker since 2018-19: Mitchell Starc (30 at 17.20)
Average first innings total since 2018-19: 375Gabba, Brisbane: No longer an Australian fortress?In recent seasons, Australia’s aura at the Gabba has diminished somewhat, with India famously winning in 2020-21 and equally so West Indies through the efforts of Shamar Joseph. But the future is in doubt. The venue only has guaranteed Test cricket for one more summer after this one amid the uncertainty over redevelopment plans for the 2032 Olympics.Gabba stats (2018-19 onwards)•ESPNcricinfo LtdIt reverts to a day Test for this series having been a flood-lit encounter against West Indies. In 2022-23, the match against South Africa ended in two days on a heavily-grassed surface that produced uneven bounce. It was borderline dangerous when facing the quicks. The overall bowling average at the ground since 2018-19 has dropped by nearly 10 runs per wicket compared to the figure for the previous four years (36.21).Leading run-scorer since 2018-19: Marnus Labuschagne (497 at 62.12)
Leading wicket-taker since 2018-19: Pat Cummins (36 at 17.25)
Average first innings total since 2018-19: 227Melbourne Cricket Ground: New fast-bowling paradiseSince the insipid Ashes Test in 2017-18, the pitch at the MCG has undergone a transformation and is now among the most interesting in the country, leaning in favour of the fast bowlers. To highlight the shift, in the last six seasons the bowling average has dropped 15 runs. Between 2013-14 and 2017-18, it was a whopping 41.19.Melbourne Cricket Ground stats (2018-19 onwards)•ESPNcricinfo LtdAlready this season there have been three fascinating surfaces for a Sheffield Shield match, the ODI against Pakistan and the Australia A-India A fixture with runs at a premium and the ball holding sway. India have won their last two Tests at the ground: by 137 runs in 2018-19, when Jasprit Bumrah produced a magical spell on what remained a sluggish surface, and eight wickets in 2020-21.Interestingly, since 2018-19, it’s the ground where the toss appears to have mattered least with a 3-3 record for teams batting first. Against England in 2021-22 (Scott Boland’s Test where he claimed 6 for 7) and South Africa the following year, Australia bowled first and won by an innings.Leading run-scorer since 2018-19: David Warner (361 at 60.16)
Leading wicket-taker since 2018-19: Pat Cummins (31 at 15.41)
Average first innings total since 2018-19: 299Sydney Cricket Ground: Will it spin?The SCG remains a ground where the pitch is still trying to regain its former glories when spin would come to the fore. There were promising signs last season against Pakistan where it was a result surface that offered some assistance for all the bowlers. The other factor with Sydney in early January is often the weather: India were denied a likely victory in 2018-19 by two days of rain and the 2022-23 South Africa match was badly affected.Sydney Cricket Ground stats (2018-19 onwards)•ESPNcricinfo LtdThe average for pace bowlers at the ground since 2018-19 is by far the highest of the five venues for this season. Reverse swing can be a factor depending on how abrasive the square becomes. Like the Gabba, the SCG doesn’t utilise drop-in pitches.Leading run-scorer since 2018-19: Marnus Labuschagne (734 at 81.55)
Leading wicket-taker since 2018-19: Nathan Lyon (26 at 32.42)
Average first innings total since 2018-19: 436

Mikel Arteta sends 'it happens for the right reason' message to Myles Lewis-Skelly after out-of-favour Arsenal star cut from England squad

Mikel Arteta has urged calm and perspective after Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly was dropped from Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad. The 19-year-old left-back has struggled for regular minutes this season, and while his omission has sparked debate among fans, Arteta insists the setback could “happen for the right reason” as he backed the teenager to bounce back stronger.

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    Lewis-Skelly was one of several players omitted from Tuchel’s latest England squad for the November internationals against Serbia and Albania. The 19-year-old, who featured in the October clashes, was left out as Tuchel prioritised players receiving consistent game time at club level. Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly and Tottenham’s Djed Spence were instead called up, with the England boss emphasising that competition and performance dictated his selection.

    Lewis-Skelly’s exclusion follows a season in which he has struggled to cement a first-team place. Despite impressing in Arsenal’s 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid last month, the teenager has only played 92 minutes of Premier League football this term, primarily featuring in cup competitions. With Riccardo Calafiori reclaiming the left-back role after recovering from injury, Lewis-Skelly has found himself pushed down the pecking order at the Emirates.  

    Tuchel had previously warned that a lack of minutes could jeopardise Lewis-Skelly’s England place, and his latest squad confirms he has acted on that stance. As it stands, Lewis-Skelly will have to reclaim his starting spot at club level if he is to return to the national team setup before next year’s World Cup.

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    Arteta sends a positive message to Lewis-Skelly

    Speaking ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League trip to Sunderland, Arteta expressed empathy for Lewis-Skelly but encouraged the player to see his omission as part of a larger journey. "Yes for sure, we are here to support and to help each other and give a good perspective of the situation," Arteta said when asked if the teenager needed reassurance." 

    The Arsenal boss continued to praise the maturity and achievements of the 19-year-old despite his recent setback. "When you look at his age, what he's already done, he's just remarkable. So don't look at the one [bad] moment what is happening for you because maybe it happens for the right reason and today you cannot see it."

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    Tuchel’s decision to omit Lewis-Skelly was not based on form alone but on consistency and competition within the England setup. The England manager explained that the Arsenal defender, along with Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Morgan Gibbs-White, had been “out-performed” by players earning regular starts for their clubs. “Myles simply needs more starts, more minutes,” Tuchel said, noting that Nico O’Reilly’s sustained run at Manchester City had pushed him ahead in the selection order. 

    For Lewis-Skelly, the message is clear: minutes on the pitch matter as much as talent. His total of 470 minutes across all competitions this season lags behind rivals Spence and O’Reilly, who have featured far more prominently for their respective clubs. Nevertheless, within Arsenal, there remains full belief in the teenager’s long-term potential. Lewis-Skelly is widely regarded as one of the brightest talents to emerge from the Hale End academy in recent years.

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    Lewis-Skelly’s immediate focus will be on reclaiming a more prominent role within Arteta’s matchday plans. With Arsenal navigating a busy run of fixtures across domestic and European competitions, opportunities are likely to arise, particularly if Arteta continues to rotate his squad. A strong performance in upcoming fixtures could strengthen his case for both Arsenal minutes and a potential recall to the England setup in March.  

    As for Tuchel, the door remains open. England’s manager has repeatedly stated that his selections are fluid, dependent on form and fitness, not past reputation. With the 2026 World Cup less than a year away, Lewis-Skelly’s challenge is clear.

Bill, destaque do Nova Iguaçu, fala sobre boa campanha no Carioca: 'Não me surpreendi'

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O Nova Iguaçu enfrenta a Portuguesa nesta sábado (24) e pode garantir classificação histórica para as semifinais do Campeonato Carioca. Destaque do time na competição, o atacante Bill, revelado pelo Flamengo, falou com exclusividade ao Lance! sobre a campanha do Carrossel da Baixada. Segundo ele, muitos não acreditavam, mas ele não está surpreso com o desempenho.

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– No início, quando saiu a tabela, a gente ficou assustado pela sequência. Pegamos primeiro o Sampaio Corrêa, depois Flamengo, Bangu, Fluminense, Vasco e Botafogo. Você em cinco jogos enfrentar os quatro grandes é muito difícil. Mas a tabela acabou ajudando a gente, de certa forma, porque tivemos um desempenho maravilhoso. Você pegar quatro jogos contra time grandes, teoricamente são derrotas. Conseguimos surpreender muita gente. Eu não me surpreendi com os nossos resultados. No dia a dia vejo que nossa equipe é muito qualificada – afirmou Bill.

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O atacante também falou sobre o sentimento de estar brigando e poder conseguir a classificação às semifinais do Carioca. Bill comenta que, pelo fato de ser da Baixada Fluminense, ter família e amigos de infância em Nova Iguaçu, existe uma responsabilidade e cobrança diferente. No entanto, ele exalta a alegria pelo desempenho até aqui.

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– Sentimento de felicidade para nós. Para mim, que sou daqui, conheço todo mundo, quem vai aos jogos são meus amigos e a torcida me conhece, é uma felicidade, porque é muita responsabilidade. É diferente de você jogar em outro país, outra cidade. Acho que a responsabilidade aumenta. Sou muito cobrado pelos meus amigos, minha família. Mas é um sentimento muito bom, de estar levando o Nova Iguaçu a outro patamar. O clube tem uma estrutura imensa, profissionais bem qualificados, e acho que muita gente não enxerga isso – comentou o atacante.

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Bill foi revelado pelo Flamengo e teve as primeiras chances no profissional entre 2018 e 2019. Chegou a ter boas atuações, sobretudo no Carioca, mas não se firmou no Rubro-Negro e foi emprestado diversas vezes, até deixar o clube em definitivo. Com passagens por times como CRB, Sport, Sampaio Corrêa e Dnipro, da Ucrânia, o atacante retornou ao Nova Iguaçu – onde fez base – e falou sobre a experiência acumulada e a volta para casa.

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– Faz total diferença você se identificar com o clube, com a cidade. Aqui eu me sinto em casa, me sinto feliz. Conheço tudo e todos, sei onde posso ir, o que devo fazer. Os profissionais que trabalham me viram crescer, até mesmo o nosso treinador, Carlos Vitor, que me conheceu quando eu tinha 13 anos e me viu crescer. Agora, mais maduro, com 24, poder ajudar a equipe é maravilhoso. A experiência, lógico, conta muito. A gente passa por outros lugares, vê o futebol de outra maneira, em outra escola, como o futebol europeu. Então foi e está sendo bom para mim e para a equipe, que tira proveito disso – disse Bill.

Sobre sua saída do Flamengo, o atacante diz que a decisão de deixar o clube foi dele, para ganhar mais experiência e ter novos desafios. O camisa 10 do Nova Iguaçu fala que, ao jogar em times grandes, o jogador muitas vezes não enxerga outras possibilidades. Ele ainda valoriza seu processo e se diz grato pelo amadurecimento.

– Cara, eu, juntamentamente com meu empresário, a gente conversou e aceitou um desafio, que foi teoricamente dar um passo atrás e jogar uma Série B. Os atletas na base, ainda mais de time grande, só pensam em coisas boas. Jogar em gigantes da Europa, Seleção Brasileira. Não que eu não pense. mas estar em time grande é estar numa bolha, a gente não enxerga outros lados. Confesso que tomei um baque quando saí (do Flamengo), estava acostumado com um nível e ir para outro. Mas foi muito bom para meu amadurecimento, para minha experiência e minha vida, como homem. A “rua” foi muito boa para mim – explicou o atacante do Nova Iguaçu.

Sobre a partida contra a Portuguesa, que pode garantir a classificação às semifinais do Campeonato Carioca para o Nova Iguaçi, Bill disse que o grupo está tranquilo. Apesar de admitir a ansiedade, afirmou que o foco não está abalado.

– Por incrível que parece a gente está bem tranquilo. Quero que entendam que não é soberba, mas a gente tem essa característica. Nosso time é difícil de se empolgar, uma “molecada” muito tranquila, que sabe levar as coisas. Lógico que a gente está ansioso para a partida de amanhã (contra a Portuguesa), uma partida importantíssima, a mais importante para nós. Mas ao mesmo tempo tranquilos, e convíctos que vamos fazer um bom jogo. O resultado só a Deus pertence. Nossa preocupação é fazer um excelente jogo – falou Bill sobre o confronto.

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مباريات ريال مدريد المتبقية في دوري أبطال أوروبا بعد الخسارة من مانشستر سيتي

خاض فريق ريال مدريد الإسباني 6 مباريات بمرحلة الدوري لبطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا موسم 2025-2026، وتتبقى له مواجهتين في هذه المرحلة.

والتقى ريال مدريد مساء الأربعاء مع مانشستر سيتي، ضمن مباريات الجولة السادسة لمرحلة الدوري بدوري أبطال أوروبا.

وشهدت المباراة هزيمة ريال مدريد بهدفين مقابل هدف، وقد فشل في الحفاظ على تقدمه أمام مانشستر سيتي الذي حسم المواجهة بالفوز.

ويملك ريال مدريد في رصيده 12 نقطة، بالمركز السابع بجدول ترتيب دوري أبطال أوروبا، في حين أن مانشستر سيتي رفع رصيده لـ13 نقطة وصعد للمركز الرابع.

وتتأهل الفرق من المركز الأول إلى الثامن مباشرة لدور الستة عشر في دوري الأبطال، والفرق من المركز التاسع إلى المركز 24 تخوض مباراة ملحق، بنظام الذهاب والإياب، حيث تجرى قرعة أولاً لتحديد المواجهات.

ثم تلتقي الفرق المتأهلة من نظام الملحق مع الفرق المتأهلة مباشرة، في منافسات دور الـ 16، وذلك مع إجراء قرعة. مباريات ريال مدريد المتبقية في دوري أبطال أوروبا ريال مدريد وموناكو

يستقبل ريال مدريد خصمه موناكو الفرنسي، بالجولة السابعة، يوم 20 يناير 2026، على ملعب “سانتياجو برنابيو”. ريال مدريد وبنفيكا

يحل ريال مدريد ضيفًا على بنفيكا البرتغالي، وذلك يوم 28 يناير 2026، في الجولة الثامنة لمرحلة الدوري بدوري الأبطال.

 

بيكهام يغازل جماهير برشلونة بـ"خطة" ميسي بعد الفوز بلقب الدوري الأمريكي

كشف ديفيد بيكهام الشريك في ملكية نادي إنتر ميامي، خطة النجم الأرجنتيني ليونيل ميسي، لاعب الفريق بعد الفوز بكأس الدوري الأمريكي لكرة القدم، والمكان الذي يريد أن يعيش به بعد اعتزاله اللعب.

وقال بيكهام وفقاً للصحفي بابلو جيرالت: “أخبرني ميسي أنه لا يفكر إلا في العيش بالقرب من ملعب كامب نو، لا يوجد لاعب يحب برشلونة بقدره، يمكنك رؤية شعار برشلونة على ساقه وحتى على زجاجة الماء الخاصة به”.

وأضاف الأسطورة الإنجليزية: “أخبرت ميسي أنني أرغب في أن يعيش في ميامي بعد اعتزاله، لكنه قال إنه لا يفكر إلا في العيش بالقرب من ملعب كامب نو”.

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وكان ميسي قد كتب عبر صفحته الرسمية على “إنستجرام” محتفلاً باللقب: “نحن أبطال الدوري الأمريكي، كنت أحلم بهذا اليوم منذ أن وصلت لميامي، شيئاً فشيء بدأنا ننمو ونتطور ونبني حتى وصلنا لتحقيق اللقب، شكراً للجميع، لعائلتي والجماهير والفريق والطاقم وإدارة إنتر ميامي على الطموح والعمل، وشكراً لبوسكيتس وألبا على مرافقتي في هذه المغامرة وإنهائها بأفضل طريقة، وأشعر بالسعادة لتحقيق اللقب معهما”.

وكان ليونيل ميسي قد وصل للقب رقم 47 في مسيرته، وأنهى عام 2025 بتسجيل 43 هدفًا وصنع 26 أسيست في الدوري الأمريكي كأفضل هداف وأكثر من صنع أهداف.

وأصبح ليونيل ميسي نجم إنتر ميامي أول لاعب في تاريخ الدوري الأمريكي يفوز بجائزة أفضل لاعب في الموسم للمرة الثانية على التوالي.

Botafogo entra em campo contra o Bahia para defender a liderança no Brasileirão

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O Botafogo voltou a ser líder após nove rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro. Embalado no comando de Artur Jorge, o Alvinegro entra em campo para defender a liderança na competição.

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A vitória no clássico contra o Flamengo fez o Botafogo assumir a liderança provisória do Brasileirão. Com o fechamento da rodada, o Alvinegro voltou a ser lider pela primeira vez após a tragédia de 2023.

O técnico Artur Jorge foi o principal responsável pelo resultado, em razão de ter montado a equipe estrategicamente para o clássico. Isso fez com que os torcedores brincassem nas redes sociais afirmando que estavam “sentindo o dedo” de Artur Jorge.

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Na entrevista coletiva após o jogo contra o Vitória, Artur Jorge embarcou na brincadeira e riu ao ouvir a expressão. Confira abaixo.

Botafogo e Bahia se enfrentam às 18h30 deste domingo (5). A bola vai rolar no Estádio Nilton Santos.

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